People who experience hair loss know how terrible it feels. Various reasons can increase the occurrence of hair loss. The causes for hair loss can vary from person to person, such as stress, environmental damage, insufficient nutrition, genetics, or lifestyle.
If you’re suffering major hair loss and looking for a permanent solution that can fix the baldness, you may want to consider a hair transplant. It is the most effective approach to treating baldness or thinning hair permanently.
The most effective hair transplant technique for people with permanent hair loss is hair grafting. This procedure allows the surgeon to move healthy hair to areas with bald patches or thin hair. But exactly does hair grafting work? Let’s find out in detail.
Hair Grafting
It might be confusing to understand what hair grafts are. A hair graft can be simply defined as a collection of hair follicles. Every hair graft contains singular or multiple hair follicles. These follicles are the most important element in hair transplant surgery. During this procedure, hair follicles are redistributed to the affected area. Each graft is placed carefully, using a motorized micro punch to relocate each graft, giving a natural-looking result.
One Graft- How Many Hair?
A hair graft is the most necessary unit for hair transplantation. The number of hair follicles in one hair graft affects the hair transplantation. Knowing how many hair follicles one graft contains can help you mentally prepare for the procedure. A hair graft does not contain a fixed number of hairs, and it can contain one to six hair follicles in each. On average, one hair graft certainly contains two hairs.
How Many Grafts Are Needed
If you are planning to get a hair transplant, you might be wondering how many grafts will be needed. Generally, the number of grafts needed for men depends on their hair and desired hairline.
Two factors that are necessary to evaluate how many grafts are needed:
- Hair Loss: The ratio of thinning hair and complete bald areas (especially male pattern baldness) determines the number of grafts needed for transplantation.
- Donor Area: The area from which healthy hair is taken for transplantation is the donor area. The availability of donor areas with healthy and good size follicles affects the number of grafts.
Number Of Hair Grafts Needed
As you’ve already read, different concerns need different numbers of hair grafts. The average number of grafts can be calculated depending on the hair loss pattern.
- Grafts Under 1000
If your hairline is receding uniformly and you have no other bald area on your head, grafts around 1000 that usually contain 1800 to 2200 hairs can be implanted to reshape the hairline.
- Grafts Between 1000 to 1500
When the hairline recedes visually, a graft between 1000 and 1500 hairs is used to archive the desired hairline. It contains around 2000 to 3300 hairs.
- Grafts between 1500 to 2000
For men with deep hairlines around the temples with an M or U shape, grafts around 2000 are used to achieve a better hairline. 2000 grafts contain around 4000 or more hair.
- Grafts Between 2000 to 2500
Grafts between 2000 and 2500 are used for people with profound hairline recession and hair loss at their crown area. They usually contain 4000 hair follicles or more.
- Grafts Around 4000
When a small line of hair is left between the hairline and crown area, and the existing hair on the crown area becomes thin, around 4000 grafts are used to give proper hair on the hairline and vertex (crown) area. 4000 grafts contain around 8200 hair.
- Graft Around 4500 to 6000
When the hairline and vertex connect with excessive hair loss, grafts of around 6000 are used. This helps give a dense look. 6000 grafts can contain 13000 hairs.
- Grafts of more than 6000
People with no hair on top of their heads and a thin band of hair around the side of their heads need more than 6,000 grafts to restore their head density.
Effectiveness Of Hair Grafting
Hair transplants are generally effective and long-term. However, there are some key factors that affect the success of the surgery.
Healthy Hair- The effectiveness of your hair transplant depends on the availability of healthy hair grafts. Dense, thick hair gives the best results.
Clinic- A good hygienic clinic with a well-equipped operatory and advanced technology is important.
Skills- The results largely depend on the surgeon you choose for the transplant. A qualified and experienced surgeon can give you the desired look.
Technique- Choosing an appropriate and suitable method according to the patient is necessary for the best result.
Results:
A hair transplant for men can be a lifesaver. The results have changed many men’s lives and can change yours, too. Hair grafting is undoubtedly impressive as it uses advanced methods to provide the best results. It can take a few weeks to heal, and your hair will continue growing. You must be patient with healing and let your hair transplant grow completely for about 11 to 12 months. Whereas you should let your hair grow completely for one year, you can trim and style it after 2-3 weeks of transplant.
